Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) and ADHD are neurological disorders that first become clinically evident in childhood, although it may not be diagnosed or treated. In the majority of people, the symptoms persist into adulthood and remain problematic. ADD/ADHD are fairly common, affecting up to 8% of children and 6% of adults. ADD includes all of the cognitive (thinking processes, memory, etc) symptoms, the hallmark being poor attention and concentration, while ADHD includes the cognitive symptoms plus symptoms related to being impulsive and hyperactive.
Some of the core symptoms of ADD (inattentiveness) include the following:
- Making careless mistakes
- Difficulty staying focused
- Trouble organizing tasks and activities
- Forgetfulness
- Trouble completing assignments or projects
- Avoiding projects/assignments that require lots of focus
- Being easily distracted by people and events around you
- Losing things
Some of the core symptoms of ADHD (hyperactivity and impulsivity) include the following:
- Fidgety (e.g. moving hands or feet)
- Feeling restless
- Talking a lot
- Being loud
- Feeling driven or always on the go
- Interrupting conversations
- Abruptly intruding on others
- Feeling impatient
If you have five or more of the symptoms in either category, there is a very good chance that you may have ADD or ADHD. ADD/ADHD may mimic other conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, and early-onset dementia; and at times ADD/ADHD may be complicated by alcohol or drug abuse in an effort to control symptoms. Further, there are some prescription and non-prescription medications and supplements that may also cause these symptoms.
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